Kidney cancer: Causes and a new tool in it’s diagnosis.

Contributed by Abeer Al-Hussaini, Ghulam Nabi* Address for correspondence Professor Ghulam Nabi Professor of Surgical Uro-oncology and Consultant Robotics Surgeon Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, UK  Kidney cancer develops from cells lining the tubules of the organ and is the 9th most common cancer type in females and the 7th most common type of cancer in males.  […]

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What diabetics needs to know about their food.

Contributed by Dr Muhammad Yaseen MD(Medicine) Senior consultant Medicine . Formerly Prof Dept of Medicine GMC Srinagar Kashmir The glycemic index is a tool that’s often used to promote better blood sugar management. Several factors influence the glycemic index of a food, including its nutrient composition, cooking method, ripeness, and the amount of processing it […]

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Safeguarding Good bacteria in our gut

Contributed by  Dr Shariq Masoodi Prof  of  Endocrinology SKIMS ,Sgr Kashmir  Facebook A BUSY ECOSYSTEM Imagine a tiny universe inside your child’s gut – that’s the gut microbiome!  It’s a complex ecosystem teeming with trillions of bacteria, along with other microbes like fungi and viruses. These gut microbes play a vital role in various bodily […]

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VITAMIN D FOR BACK PAIN? — TIME TO RETHINK THIS PRACTICE

Contributed by  Dr Shariq Masoodi Prof  of  Endocrinology SKIMS ,Sgr Kashmir  Facebook Given recent research suggesting no link between vitamin D deficiency and lower back pain, it’s important to re-evaluate current practices regarding vitamin D supplementation in this context. Previously, some healthcare providers might have recommended vitamin D for lower back pain patients if they […]

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What is Obstructive sleep apnea ?

Contributed by  Dr Shariq Masoodi Prof  of  Endocrinology SKIMS ,Sgr Kashmir  Facebook Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of complete or partial airway collapse during sleep. This collapse can last for several seconds or even minutes, leading to: * Reduced or absent breathing (apnea) * Shallow breathing (hypopnea) * […]

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Top benefits of Testosterone in Men & Women

Contributed by  Dr Shariq Masoodi Prof  of  Endocrinology SKIMS ,Sgr Kashmir  Facebook Testosterone is a sex hormone produced primarily in the testes of men and the ovaries of women, though small amounts are also produced in adrenal glands. While Testosterone is often associated with masculinity, it is a complex hormone with multifaceted roles in both […]

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